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Calendar of some international events relating to Africa
Sustainable Development. For more events please visit
http://www.iisd.ca/
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1. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 2004: 7 July 2004 - 9 July 2004.
Segovia, Spain. This international conference on sustainable
tourism is organized by the Wessex Institute of Technology, the
Inter-University Department of Ecology of Madrid and EUROPARC.
Participants will present empirical work and case studies using
a multi-disciplinary approach. For more information contact:
Gaye McKeogh, Conference Manager, Wessex Institute of
Technology; tel: +44-238-029-3223; fax: +44-238-029-2853;
e-mail: gmckeogh@wessex.ac.uk; Internet:
http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2004/sustainabletourism04/index.html
2. CONFERENCE ON INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOR
DEVELOPMENT- ACHIEVEMENTS, LESSONS LEARNT AND BEST PRACTICE: 1
September 2004 - 4 September 2004. Kampala, Uganda. The
National Agricultural Research Organization of Uganda is
inviting scientists to submit papers for this conference. Papers
should focus on the following themes: understanding people,
their livelihood systems, demands and impact of innovations;
enhancing innovation process and partnerships; enhancing
integrated management of natural resources; technological
options that respond to demands and market opportunities; and
enabling policies and linking producers to markets. These papers
will be reviewed and developed into best-practice guidelines
during the conference. For more information contact: Conference
Organizing Committee; tel: +256-77-221-351; fax:
+256-41-280-351; e-mail: naroconf@narosaari.org; Internet:
http://wwww.naro.go.ug/about/Events.htm
3. WORKSHOP ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
GOVERNANCE, INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES: 8 November 2004 - 11
November 2004. Loskop Dam, South Africa. This workshop will
convene researchers and policy and development agents to discuss
issues relating to water management for local sustainable
development, with a focus on rural development. For more
information contact: Sylvain Perret; e-mail:
sylvain.perret@cirad.fr; Internet: http://wrm2004.cirad.fr
4. GLOBAL WASH FORUM 2004 - WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR
ALL - BUILDING COALITIONS FOR THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
22 November 2004 - 26 November 2004. Dakar, Senegal. Organized
by the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
(WSSCC), the first Global WASH Forum aims to draw lessons on the
success of water, sanitation and hygiene programmes, sector
reforms and development partnerships in poverty eradication, and
to strengthen regional and national partnership initiatives
aimed at attaining the relevant goals of the WSSD and the MDGs.
For more information contact: Forum Manager; tel:
+41-22-917-8657; fax: +41-22-917-8084; e-mail: wsscc@who.int;
Internet: http://www.wsscc.org/load.cfm?edit_id=332
5. THIRTEENTH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT: 2 May 2005 - 13 May 2005. New York, United
States. The dates for this meeting are tentative. CSD-13 will be
a ⌠Policy Year¡ö to decide on measures to speed up implementation
and mobilize action to overcome these obstacles and constraints
for the thematic clusters of water, sanitation and human
settlements. For more information contact: Federica Pietracci,
Major Groups Programme Coordinator, UN DSD/DESA; tel:
+1-212-963-2803; fax: +1-212-963-4260; e-mail: pietracci@un.org;
Internet: http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/
6. INTERNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY DAY: 22 May 2004. Worldwide.
International Biodiversity Day is organized by the Convention on
Biological Diversity. For more information contact:
secretariat@biodiv.org; tel: +1-514-288-2220; fax:
+1-514-288-6588; Internet:
http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/outreach/awareness/biodiv-day-2004.asp
7. CONFERENCE ON FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: 20 June 2004 - 23 June 2004. Durango,
Mexico. This conference will take place from 20-23 June 2004 in
Durango, Mexico. For more information contact: Instituto
Tecnologico de Durango; Internet:
http://www.itdposgrado-bioquimica.com.mx/congress2004.htm
8. WILDLIFE AS A NATURAL RESOURCE - 6TH INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE
RANCHING SYMPOSIUM: 6 July 2004 - 9 July 2004. Paris, France.
The 6th International Wildlife Ranching Symposium will provide a
forum to interact and exchange information and ideas on all
aspects of wildlife conservation as a tool for sustainable
development. Participants wishing to present a
paper/presentation are invited to submit their proposal in
French or English by 31 January 2004. For more information
contact: Symposium Coordinator; fax: +33-1-5659-7756; e-mail:
igf@fondation-igf.fr; Internet: http://www.iisd.ca/temp/6th
wildlife symp announcement.pdf
9. FIRST INTERNATIONAL ECOAGRICULTURE CONFERENCE AND
PRACTITIONERS' FAIR: 27 September 2004 - 1 October 2004.
Nairobi, Kenya. This event will be hosted by the World
Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and co-sponsored by the Equator
Initiative, UNDP and IUCN. For more information contact: Sara J.
Scherr, Director, Ecoagriculture Partners; tel: +1-202-223-1313;
fax: +1-202-223-3545; e-mail: SScherr@futureharvest.org;
Internet:
http://www.ecoagriculturepartners.org/pdfs/Updates/EP%20Update%207-03.pdf
10. WORLD FOOD DAY: 16 October 2004. Worldwide. The theme of
this year¨ˆs World Food Day is ⌠Biodiversity for Food Security.¡ö
For more information contact: e-mail: World-Food-Day@fao.org;
Internet: http://www.fao.org/wfd/index_en.asp
11. 3RD IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS: PEOPLE AND NATURE,
ONLY ONE WORLD: 17 November 2004 - 25 November 2004. Bangkok,
Thailand. Organized by IUCN ¡Ì the World Conservation Union, the
Congress will consist of a three-day World Conservation Forum
and a four-day Members¨ˆ Business Assembly. During the Forum,
IUCN members, partners and interested stakeholders will debate
options that safeguard the ecosystems upon which future
prosperity depends. During the Assembly, IUCN members -
governments and NGOs - will approve the 2005-2008 IUCN Programme
Framework and Financial Plan, elect officers, consider
resolutions and recommendations, and set the membership dues.
For more information contact: Ursula Hiltbrunner, IUCN; tel:
+41-22-999-0232; fax: +41-22-999-0020; e-mail:
ursula.hiltbrunner@iucn.org; Internet:
http://www.iucn.org/about/resolutions.htm
12. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIODIVERSITY: 24 January 2005 -
28 January 2005. Paris, France. Sponsored by UNESCO, this
conference is organized by the French Ministry of Research and
New Technologies. For more information contact: e-mail:
biodiv2005paris@recherche.gouv.fr; Internet:
http://www.recherche.gouv.fr/biodiv2005paris
13. AFRICAN REGIONAL MEETING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAICM: 24
May 2004 - 26 May 2004. Abuja, Nigeria. UNEP Chemicals, in
collaboration with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Environment,
is organizing an African Regional Meeting on the development of
a ⌠Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management¡ö
(SAICM). The aim of the meeting is to facilitate African
regional coordination on development of SAICM, particularly in
preparation for SAICM PrepCom2. For more information contact:
UNEP Chemicals; tel: +41-22-917-8191; fax: +41-22-797-3460;
e-mail: chemicals@unep.ch; Internet:
http://www.chem.unep.ch/saicm/
14. SECOND SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS
MANAGEMENT (SAICM PREPCOM 2): 4 October 2004 - 8 October 2004.
Nairobi, Kenya. SAICM PrepCom 2 will be held from 4-8 October
2004 in Nairobi, Kenya. For more information contact: UNEP
Chemicals; tel: +41-22-917-8191; fax: +41-22-797-3460; e-mail:
chemicals@unep.ch; Internet: http://www.chem.unep.ch/saicm/
15. SECOND WORLD RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM: 29 May 2004 - 31 May
2004. Bonn, Germany. This meeting will consider the use of
renewable energy in industry, rural areas, and cities. It is
also expected to adopt a Global Solar Manifesto aimed at
securing a ⌠Global Solar Habitat.¡ö The forum will address
proposals by international NGOs for achieving renewable energy
prior to the intergovernmental International Conference for
Renewable Energy, which is taking place immediately after the
forum (see below). For more information contact: World Council
for Renewable Energy / EUROSOLAR; tel: +49-228-362-373; fax:
+49-228-361-213; e-mail: info@wcre.org; Internet:
http://www.world-council-for-renewable-energy.org/
16. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGIES: 1 June
2004 - 4 June 2004. Bonn, Germany. German Chancellor Gerhard
Schr§¨der announced at the World Summit on Sustainable
Development in September 2002 that Germany would host this
Conference. Themes to be considered include financing
(instruments) and market development, formation of enabling
political framework conditions, and capacity building
(education, research, networks, cooperation, etc.). The
Conference is expected to add to the momentum generated by the
coalition of like-minded countries for promotion of renewable
energy (known as the Johannesburg Renewable Energy Coalition,
JREC). For more information contact: Secretariat of the
International Conference for Renewable Energies; tel:
+49-6196-794404; fax: +49-6196-794405; e-mail:
info@renewables2004.de; Internet: http://www.renewables2004.de/
17. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND
RENEWABLE ENERGY: A GLOBAL CHALLENGE: 10 June 2004 - 12 June
2004. Trieste, Italy. The International Center for Science and
High Technology is organizing this event, which will focus on
research and industrial advancements in utilizing renewable
resources for industry and energy production, particularly in
developing countries. Specific topics to be addressed include
industrial biotechnology, biofuels, hydrogen energy, fuel cells,
photovoltaics, and other renewable energy resources and
applications. For more information contact: Stanislav Miertus,
Conference Chair; tel: +39-040-9228-111; fax: +39-040-9228-101;
e-mail: Stanislav.Miertus@ics.trieste.it; Internet:
http://www.ics.trieste.it/conference/
18. THIRD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT 2004:
30 September 2004 - 2 October 2004. Sorrento, Italy. Following
the success of the first two International Symposia held in
Capri (June 2002) and Milan (November 2003), the Megalia
Foundation is now organizing this third Congress, which will
focus on energy and the environment. For more information
contact: Megalia Foundation; tel: +39-081-66-58-15; fax:
+39-081-240-42-19; e-mail: megalia.eco@tiscali.it; Internet:
http://www.megaliafoundation.it
19. 19TH WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS: 5 September 2004 - 9 September
2004. Sydney, Australia. This Congress is the pre-eminent
international Energy Industry event. A Technical Programme will
focus on key energy issues covering a wide range of topics
within the energy industry. The Congress will include oral and
poster sessions, workshops, tutorials, symposia and panel
sessions. For more information contact: 19th World Energy
Congress Managers; tel: +612-9248-0800; fax: +612-9248-0894;
e-mail: energy2004@tourhosts.com.au; Internet:
http://www.tourhosts.com.au/energy2004/
20. 16TH MEETING OF THE PARTIES TO THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL: 22
November 2004 - 26 November 2004. Prague, Czech Republic.
Delegates attending MOP-16 will continue their negotiations to
phase-out the use of various ozone-depleting substances such as
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (production of which must be stabilized
by 2004) and methyl bromide (which developed countries were
originally to have phased out by 2005). For more information
contact: Ozone Secretariat, UNEP; tel: +254-2-62-3850; fax:
+254-2-62-3601; e-mail: ozoneinfo@unep.org; Internet:
http://www.unep.org/ozone/
21. TENTH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE UNFCCC: 6 December
2004 - 17 December 2004. Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tenth
Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will continue negotiations relating
to the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol. The previous COP took
place in Milan in December 2003. For more information contact:
UNFCCC Secretariat; tel: +49-228-815-1000; fax:
+49-228-815-1999; e-mail: secretariat@unfccc.int; Internet:
http://www.unfccc.int
22. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABLE FOREST
MANAGEMENT: 20 May 2004 - 22 May 2004. Toronto, Canada. This
conference was originally scheduled to take place in May 2003.
It will meet at the University of Toronto and will focus on
economic principles, theories, methods, and models reflective of
the distinct features of sustainable forest management. For more
information contact: Shashi Kant, Conference Secretariat; tel:
+1-416-978-6196; fax: +1-416-978-3834; e-mail:
shashi.kant@utoronto.ca; Internet:
http://www.forestry.utoronto.ca/socio_economic/icesfm/
23. SYMPOSIUM ON THE EFFECTS OF FOREST CERTIFICATION IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND EMERGING ECONOMIES: 10 June 2004 - 14
June 2004. Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States. This
ITTO-sponsored symposium will seek to systematically address the
environmental, social and economic effects of forest
certification at the national and local levels in a range of
countries. For more information contact: Barbara Bamberger, Yale
School of Forestry and Environmental Studies; tel: +1-619-296
3686; e-mail: BambergerB@aol.com; Internet:
http://www.yale.edu/forestcertification
24. FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF AGROFORESTRY 2004: WORKING TOGETHER
FOR SUSTAINABLE LAND-USE SYSTEMS: 27 June 2004 - 2 July 2004.
Orlando, Florida, USA. Organized by the University of
Florida/IFAS, School of Forest Resources and Conservation in
collaboration with others, this congress seeks to provide a
global forum for agroforestry professionals to share knowledge,
experiences, and ideas and to plan future strategies in
agroforestry research, education and training, and development.
For more information contact: P. K. Nair, Director, Center for
Subtropical Agroforestry; tel: +1-352-846-0880; fax:
+1-352-846-1277; e-mail: pknair@ufl.edu; Internet:
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/wca/
25. CONFERENCE ON REGENERATING MOUNTAIN FORESTS ¡Ì PREREQUISITE
FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT: 12 September 2004 - 16 September
2004. Kloster Seeon, Bavaria, Germany. This IUFRO-conference
will gather experts in the field of regenerating mountain
forests to discuss their findings, approaches and best practices
for natural regeneration, artificial regeneration, target values
of regeneration for sustainability of mountain forests
management, and economic and social impacts on mountain forest
regeneration. For more information contact: Pasi Puttonen; tel:
+358-91-915-8118; fax: +358-91-915-8100; e-mail:
pasi.puttonen@helsinki.fi; Internet:
http://www.forst.uni-muenchen.de/EXT/LST/WALDB/iufro/start_en.html
26. 17TH COMMONWEALTH FORESTRY CONFERENCE: 28 February 2005 - 5
March 2005. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Preparations for this
conference, which will convene under the theme of 'Forestry's
Contribution to Poverty Reduction,' are currently underway. For
more information contact: Libby Jones, Secretary, Standing
Committee on Commonwealth Forestry, Forestry Commission, ; tel:
+44-131-314-6137; fax: +44-131-316-4344; e-mail:
libby.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk;
27. 19TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
(ICID): 10 September 2005 - 18 September 2005. Beijing, China.
For more information contact: Chinese National Committee on
Irrigation and Drainage; tel: +86-10-6841-5522/6841-6506; fax:
+86-10-6845-1169; e-mail: cncid@iwhr.com ; Internet:
http://www.icid.org/index_e.html
28. SEVENTH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE CCD: 17 October
2005 - 28 October 2005. Bonn, Germany. COP-7 of the CCD will
meet in Bonn, Germany if no Party, prior to 15 January 2005,
offers to host the session and meet the additional cost. Parties
will consider, inter alia: the programme and budget for
2006-2007; reviews of the implementation of the CCD and its
institutional arrangements, of the CST report, and of the
relationships with other conventions and organizations; the
Regional Coordinating Units; the CCD¨ˆs implementation in
accordance with Article 27 on mechanisms and instruments for
implementation; arbitration and conciliation procedures; a
comprehensive review of the activities of the Secretariat; and
consideration of progress made by the GM in mobilizing financial
resources to support CCD implementation, in particular, NAPs.
For more information contact: UNCCD Secretariat; tel:
+49-228-815-2802; fax: +49-228-815-2898; e-mail:
secretariat@unccd.int; Internet: http://www.unccd.int/main.php
29. GLOBAL POPULATION FORUM 2004: 13 May 2004 - 16 May 2004.
Washington, DC, United States. This forum is organized by the
Population Institute and Population 2005. For more information
contact: Population 2005; tel: +1-202-544-3300; fax:
+1-202-544-0068; e-mail: info@population2005.org; Internet:
http://www.population2005.org
30. WIDE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ¡Ì GLOBALIZING WOMEN¨ˆS RIGHTS:
CONFRONTING UNEQUAL DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE UN RIGHTS FRAMEWORK
AND THE WTO TRADE AGREEMENTS: 20 May 2004 - 22 May 2004. Bonn,
Germany. The three day conference will start with capacity
building to provides information and training on topical
concepts, political instruments and policy frameworks that are
relevant for the globalization of women¨ˆs rights. For more
information contact: Sabine Guertner; tel: +49-228-389-2978;
fax: +49-228-389-2979; e-mail: wide-2004-Bonn@woment.de;
Internet: http://www.woment.de
31. 2004 XV INTERNATIONAL HIV/AIDS CONFERENCE: 11 July 2004 -
16 July 2004. Bangkok, Thailand. The XV International AIDS
Conference aims to link communities and science in order to
galvanize the world¨ˆs response to HIV/AIDS through increased
commitment, leadership and accountability. The theme for this
year's conference is ⌠Access for All.¡ö For more information
contact: AIDS 2004 Bangkok c/o Congrex Sweden AB; tel:
+46-8-459-6600; fax: +46-8-661-8155; Internet:
http://www.aids2004.org/
32. WORLD URBAN FORUM 2004: 13 September 2004 - 17 September
2004. Barcelona, Spain. Some 2,000 delegates representing
governments, local authorities, NGOs and other experts on urban
issues are expected at this second gathering of UN-HABITAT¨ˆs
World Urban Forum, which is held biennially. For more
information contact: World Urban Forum 2004; e-mail:
wuf@unhabitat.org; Internet:
http://www.unhabitat.org/wuf/2004/default.asp
33. AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT 2004: 6 July 2004 - 8 July 2004.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The third Ordinary Session of the African
Union Assembly will take place from 6-8 July in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia. For more information contact: African Union
Secretariat; tel: +215-1-517-700; fax: +215-1-517-844; e-mail:
webmaster@africa-union.org; Internet:
http://www.africa-union.org
34. 11TH UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
(UNCTAD XI): 13 June 2004 - 18 June 2004. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
This conference is UNCTAD's highest governing body and includes
a high-level debate on current issues involving economics and
development. The theme of the 2004 UNCTAD XI conference will be
"Enhancing coherence between national development strategies and
global economic processes towards economic growth and
development, particularly of developing countries." For more
information contact: UNCTAD; tel: +41-22-907-1234; fax:
+41-22-907-0043; e-mail: info@unctad.org; Internet:
http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Startpage.asp?intItemID=1942&lang=1
35. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY
REDUCTION - THE MACRO-MICRO LINKAGE: 13 October 2004 - 15
October 2004. Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by the University
of Cape Town¨ˆs Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) and Trade
and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) in association with
Cornell University, this conference will consider evidence-based
policy recommendations on trade and investment that stem from
analysis of macro-micro linkages in the African context. For
more information contact: DPRU; tel: +27-21-650-5705; fax:
+27-21-650-5711; e-mail: dpruconf@commerce.uct.ac.za; Internet:
http://www.commerce.uct.ac.za/dpru/dpruconference2004/default.htm
36. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: 29
April 2004 - 17 May 2004. Galillee College Study Center,
Kibbutz Mizra, Israel. Held in Galillee College in Israel, this
programme will introduce participants to the Israeli approach to
the management of water resources, including the new
technologies involved and utilized. Other subjects that will be
addressed are solid waste, wastewater, air pollution and
environmental impact on health. Tuition scholarships for
eligible applicants from transitional and developing countries
are currently available. For more information contact: Rachel
Gottlieb, Program Administrator; tel: +972-4-983-7444; fax:
+972-4-983-0227; e-mail: rgottlieb@galilcol.ac.il; Internet:
http://www.galilcol.ac.il/Environment.htm
37. INTERNATIONAL WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: 30 May
2004 - 3 June 2004. Dead Sea, Jordan. This Conference will
provide a forum for regional and international experts to share
concepts, research, technologies and experiences on the most
efficient use of water in the domestic, industrial and
agricultural sectors. Water consumers will also learn about new
conservation technologies. For more information contact: Hala
Dahlan, Conference Manager; tel: +962-6-552-7893/5; fax:
+962-6-552-7894; e-mail: hdahlan@go.com.jo; Internet:
http://www.wdm2004.org/
38. IWA WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: 28 July 2004 - 30 July 2004. Victoria
Falls, Zimbabwe. Organized by the International Water
Association (IWA) and the University of Zimbabwe¨ˆs Department of
Civil Engineering, this conferences aims to: promote the concept
of appropriate technologies for water and wastewater management;
enhance linkages between institutions, practitioners and
research groups working on low-cost waste treatment and waste
recycling systems; and promote collaborative research and
development. For more information contact: WAMDEC 2004
Secretariat; tel: +263-4-303-288; fax: +263-4-303-288; e-mail:
wamdec2004@eng.uz.ac.zw; Internet:
http://www.uz.ac.zw/engineering/civil/wamdec2004/
39. SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL RIVER MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM: 31 August
2004 - 3 September 2004. Brisbane, Australia. This Symposium
will focus on threats to maintaining sustainable rivers. It will
examine the problems facing rivers and waterways and the
innovative solutions development to counter them. For more
information contact: Stephen Nelson, River Symposium Manager;
tel: +61-7-3846-7444; fax: +61-7-3846-7660; e-mail:
symposium@riverfestival.com.au; Internet:
http://www.riverfestival.com.au/2004/content/symposium_standard.asp?name=RiverSymposium
40. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN
WATER RESOURCES: 6 September 2004 - 9 September 2004.
Katmandu, Nepal. Sponsored by the Center for Sustainability,
Environment, Equity and Partnership (SEEP), this conference will
address the following themes: water and society; water resources
system and use; water pollution; aquatic ecosystems; water
quality and extreme water events. For more information contact:
Naresh Rimal, SEEP; tel: +977-1-424-2917; fax: +977-1-424-6028;
e-mail: seepwater@seepwater.org; Internet:
http://www.seepwater.org/conference_sswr/sswr.html
41. WORLD WATER CONGRESS: 19 September 2004 - 24 September
2004. Marrakech, Morocco. The World Water Congress, sponsored
by the International Water Association (IWA), will bring
together all those interested in sustainable water resources
management. Topics to be discussed include: operating water and
wastewater systems; integrated water resource and river basin
management; and water and health. For more information contact:
International Water Association; tel: +44-20-7654-5500; fax:
+44-20-7654-5555; e-mail: water@iwahq.org.uk; Internet:
http://www.iwa2004marrakech.com/
42. INTERNATIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON WETLAND MANAGEMENT:
27 September 2004 - 8 October 2004. Wageningen, The
Netherlands. This course aims to provide participants with the
knowledge and skills necessary for curriculum development in the
field of wetland management in their own region. It will focus
on the multistakeholder processes that play an important role in
wetland management and the need for transboundary and
cross-sectoral cooperation to manage the natural resources of a
river basin. For more information contact: Esther Koopmanschap;
tel: +31-317-495-251; fax: +31-317-495-395; e-mail:
Esther.Koopmanschap@wur.nl; Internet:
http://www.iac.wur.nl/iac/index2.htm?courses/module.cfm?code=88/05
43. INTERNATIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT COURSE: 28 September 2004 -
1 October 2004. Ruschlikon, Switzerland. IWMC courses are
targeted at decision makers and senior advisors from government,
NGOs, water services and consulting companies, water supply and
wastewater treatment companies, with this year's course focusing
on river management. For more information contact: Peter
Reichert; tel: +41-1-823-5188; fax: +41-1-823-5398; e-mail:
iwmc@eawag.ch; Internet: www.iwmc.ch
44. WORKSHOP ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
GOVERNANCE, INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES: 8 November 2004 - 11
November 2004. Loskop Dam, South Africa. This workshop will
convene researchers and policy and development agents to discuss
issues relating to water management for local sustainable
development, with a focus on rural development. For more
information contact: Sylvain Perret; e-mail:
sylvain.perret@cirad.fr; Internet: http://wrm2004.cirad.fr
45. GLOBAL WASH FORUM 2004 - WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR
ALL - BUILDING COALITIONS FOR THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
22 November 2004 - 26 November 2004. Dakar, Senegal. Organized
by the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
(WSSCC), the first Global WASH Forum aims to draw lessons on the
success of water, sanitation and hygiene programmes, sector
reforms and development partnerships in poverty eradication, and
to strengthen regional and national partnership initiatives
aimed at attaining the relevant goals of the WSSD and the MDGs.
For more information contact: Forum Manager; tel:
+41-22-917-8657; fax: +41-22-917-8084; e-mail: wsscc@who.int;
Internet: http://www.wsscc.org/load.cfm?edit_id=332
46. 4TH WORLD WATER FORUM: LOCAL ACTIONS FOR A GLOBAL CHALLENGE:
16 March 2006 - 22 March 2006. Mexico City, Mexico. For more
information contact: Internet:
http://www.worldwaterforum4.org.mx